— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Ridley Scott has directed films such as “The Duelists,” “American Gangster” and “Black Hawk Down,” but his newest motion picture is a “Robin Hood” adventure. Oscar-winning Russell Crowe stars as the renowned hero, in his fifth collaboration with R[...]
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Record-Breaking Box Office Performance For ‘Transylmania’
— by CAM SMITH — I’d imagine that anyone with a miniscule dollop of working brain matter who saw the trailer or clip for “Transylmania” could instantly tell that it would be a harrowing and gruelling experience, perhaps cinema’s ultimate answer to spending a day in the[...]
Gary Ross Discusses ‘Venom’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Writer Gary Ross recently appeared on American Film Institute, where he talked about how he has begun to write the “Spider-Man spinoff” movie “Venom.” Ross said “Venom” will be an “ambiguous protangonist” and the movie wi[...]
Prince of Prestige Academy Offering Free School Term
The Florida-based Prince of Prestige Academy, where one can earn “a professional diploma in film studies with a specialization in motion picture production,” is offering “free film school for term 1/2010” to 25 to 30 qualified students. The academy said it needs the students [...]
Dark Shadows Fall on Burton, Depp
— by CAM SMITH — I’m not a vampire guy. Never have been, likely never will be. In fact, I can probably count the number of nocturnal fang-bearer flicks I’ve actually enjoyed on one hand (maybe two if I’m feeling charitable and/or on a wicked sugar-high. So, I’m a mite torn on[...]
British Independent Film Awards Winners Announced
— by CAM SMITH — With the Oscar race already kicking into gear, we’re going to be seeing a lot of uninspired lists of award winners over the next two sleepy months. Many of these ceremonies will result in forehead-slapping victories — *cough* Golden Globes *cough* — while[...]
On the Set of ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” won’t hit theaters until Nov. 19, 2010, but for hardcore Potter fans, it’s never too early for even the slightest bit of news. In addition to the two photos released earlier this week, one of the trio and one of Harry[...]
Leonardo DiCaprio to Give Voice to Jack Frost
— by CAM SMITH — Leonardo DiCaprio is a great actor. I mean, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?,” “The Departed” and “Titanic”? Fuggedaboutit! The dude’s got mad acting “skillz” and has become, aside from being Martin Scorsese’s chosen cinematic golden boy, one of the[...]
Beckinsale. Deschanel. Absolut-ly.
— by SEAN GERSKI — Actresses Kate Beckinsale and Zooey Deschanel are featured in a new series of ads for Absolut Vodka. The pictures are very well done and the actresses look amazing — even though they are nearly unrecognizable in a few (especially in the photos where they are[...]
Florence Indian Film Festival Starts Dec. 4
From the Arno to the Ganges: in December, Florence will host the 9th River to River — Florence Indian Film Festival. This year, the festival includes a retrospective on the wistful genius of Guru Dutt. From Dec. 4 to 10, Florence will host the film festival, which was established and[...]
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2010 Competition Slate
Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films selected to screen in the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the four Competition Categories, the Festival presents films in five out-of-competition sections[...]
Disney Pulling Franchise From Out of ‘The Black Hole’
— by CAM SMITH — One of my many steadfast theories in reviewing movies is that, among the many hurdles any critic faces when presenting their argument to a reader, there are two particular matters of taste that are impossible to debate or overcome: sense of humor and nostalgia. Just as[...]
25th Anniversary Spirit Awards Nominees Announced
The nominations for the 25th Anniversary Spirit Awards — which will take place March 5 — were announced this morning by Matt Dillon and Taraji Henson. The ceremony will air live on IFC at 11 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. PST. (two days before the Oscars) The nominees:[...]